Why China must end the lucrative marriage between property and banks
Authorities are rewiring financial architecture to address the systemic risk, breaking the deep structural ties between property and banking
· Michael Han
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Thousands of Meta users worldwide report Facebook, Instagram issues, cause uknown
Facebook suffered a worldwide login outage on Sunday, affecting thousands of users, while the cause of the disruption remained unclear.
· MAARIV
China did not qualify for the World Cup. It may have won in economic terms
While its men’s team has not competed since 2002, this year’s tournament has generated significant profit for many Chinese firms
· Xinyi Wu
China did not qualify for the World Cup. It may have won in economic terms
While its men’s team has not competed since 2002, this year’s tournament has generated significant profit for many Chinese firms
· Xinyi Wu
World Cup’s high cost didn’t stop this fan’s last-minute dash to final
After watching Argentina’s semi-final win over England on a cold Melbourne morning last Thursday, Delfina Moresco booked a flight to the United States. Within hours, she was on a plane to New York.
· Elias Visontay
Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese company that formerly owned British Steel demanded Sunday compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses following the nationalization of the manufacturer last week.
[Photo News] NH NongHyup, Amundi deepen partnership
NH NongHyup Financial Group Chairman Lee Chan-woo (right) poses with Amundi Deputy CEO Olivier Mariee at the French asset manager's headquarters in Paris on Wednesday. The two discussed expanding global investment cooperation, adopting artificial intelligence-based asset management systems and strengthening support …
· Choi Ji-won
ASEAN ministers meeting, Indonesia rates decision, South Korea GDP
ASEAN foreign ministers will head to Manila for a series of meetings beginning July 21. © Getty Images
· Staff Writer
Woori chief urges faster execution in second half
Woori Financial Group Chairman Lim Jong-ryong on Sunday urged the group's banking and nonbank affiliates to move faster than competitors and place a stronger focus on customers, as he outlined the group's second-half priorities.
· Jeon Ji-woo
‘Good growth in every postcode’: Burnham’s economic to-do list in seven charts
From industrial strategy and defence to housing and living costs, we lay out the challenges facing the new PM
· Richard Partington
Hong Kong’s secondary property market braces for shift after strong first half
Secondary residential market faces uncertainty following a strong first half, as Beijing’s capital outflow crackdown cools sentiment
· Chris Tsang
Hong Kong’s secondary property market braces for shift after strong first half
Secondary residential market faces uncertainty following a strong first half, as Beijing’s capital outflow crackdown cools sentiment
· Chris Tsang
Samsung's brand value hits $97.4b this year: report
The brand value of Samsung Group reached $97.4 billion this year, a British consulting firm said Sunday, ranking eighth among major global technology companies.
· Yonhap
No. of unemployed college graduates hits 5-year high in Q2
The number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea hit a five-year high in the second quarter amid a tightening job market for young adults, government data showed Sunday.
· Yonhap
What to know about challenges Andy Burnham faces as UK prime minister
Andy Burnham after being confirmed as the Labour Party’s new leader and the country’s next prime minister, during ‘Labour’s Special Conference’ in central London, Friday July 17, 2026. (Henry Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)
· Brian Melley
Small firms in mainland China adopting AI more readily than large ones, experts say
Market agility, steady power supplies and data exchanges also key to gaining edge and dominating AI sector, tech leaders at Bali forum say
· Natalie Wong
Small firms in mainland China adopting AI more readily than large ones, experts say
Market agility, steady power supplies and data exchanges also key to gaining edge and dominating AI sector, tech leaders at Bali forum say
· Natalie Wong
China's role as 'swing importer' cushions oil market spike
An oil tanker docks at a terminal off Waidiao island in China's Zhejiang province. (China Daily via Reuters)
· Staff Writer
CJ launches premium spirits brand Jari for global market
CJ CheilJedang said Sunday it launched its premium distilled spirits brand Jari, marking its entry into the global market for Korean traditional liquor.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Casio finds new cash cow in once maligned 'cheap' watches
The popularity of the Casio Watch series, featuring simple and retro designs, has helped boost Casio Computer's share price. (Casio)
· Staff Writer
North Korean FM visits Russia amid speculation over Kim's potential Moscow trip
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Why investors are upbeat on the long-delayed Asean power grid
Investors and policymakers at the Nusa Dua Forum say that AI-driven demand is boosting optimism for cross-border power trade
· Tan Yi Hui
Why investors are upbeat on the long-delayed Asean power grid
Investors and policymakers at the Nusa Dua Forum say that AI-driven demand is boosting optimism for cross-border power trade
· Tan Yi Hui
Vietnam’s economic miracle has a made-elsewhere problem
The numbers dazzle, but Vietnamese companies are losing ground in their own export boom as the middle-income trap looms
· Donald Low
Vietnam’s economic miracle has a made-elsewhere problem
The numbers dazzle, but Vietnamese companies are losing ground in their own export boom as the middle-income trap looms
· Donald Low
Cairo's ambitious monorail reaches for China scale but lacks commuters
The Cairo Monorail passes one of the largest mosques in Egypt. The elevated route is designed to carry commuters and others to and from an ambitious new capital being built in the desert. (Photo by Yuta Koga)
· Staff Writer
A little more patience in crowded places please
Readers discuss how to do better in terms of etiquette online and offline, and the stock market craze
· Letters
A little more patience in crowded places please
Readers discuss how to do better in terms of etiquette online and offline, and the stock market craze
· Letters
Anybody who bet against the Gulf in last 50 years has lost money, says Investcorp's Alardhi | The National
Mohammed Alardhi does not flinch when you present the region's worst decade of headlines to him.
· Manus Cranny
S. Korea vows to ease access to won, eyes 'freely convertible currency'
SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will step up efforts to improve access to the Korean won with the goal of making it a "freely convertible currency," the finance ministry said Sunday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Wealthy European clients eye Hong Kong for family offices, says BNP Paribas
France’s largest bank reports a surge in two-way wealth flows through Hong Kong, as affluent mainland investors also leverage the city to acquire European assets
· Enoch Yiu
Wealthy European clients eye Hong Kong for family offices, says BNP Paribas
France’s largest bank reports a surge in two-way wealth flows through Hong Kong, as affluent mainland investors also leverage the city to acquire European assets
· Enoch Yiu
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle — but war against Netflix is raging
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· Charles Gasparino
Bo Bichette downplays uncertainty about Mets future with trade deadline looming
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· Mike Puma
Election Integrity: Is Representative Democracy A Foolish Fantasy?
Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us
· Tyler Durden
Malaysia investigates state pension’s failed eFishery investment
The agritech start-up collapsed over a US$300 million fraud, with its jailed CEO revealing that he had falsified the company’s accounts
· Bloomberg
Malaysia investigates state pension’s failed eFishery investment
The agritech start-up collapsed over a US$300 million fraud, with its jailed CEO revealing that he had falsified the company’s accounts
· Bloomberg
For every dollar invested, we bring in more than 8, Hong Kong investment chief says
Hong Kong Investment Corporation head Clara Chan explains her strategies at Nusa Dua Forum organised by SCMP and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara
· Denise Tsang
For every dollar invested, we bring in more than 8, Hong Kong investment chief says
Hong Kong Investment Corporation head Clara Chan explains her strategies at Nusa Dua Forum organised by SCMP and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara
· Denise Tsang
Samsung's brand value hits US$97.4 bln this year: report
SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The brand value of Samsung Group reached US$97.4 billion this year, a British consulting firm said Sunday, ranking eighth among major global technology companies.
· Kang Yoon-seung
No. of unemployed college graduates hits 5-yr high in Q2
SEJONG, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea hit a five-year high in the second quarter amid a tightening job market for young adults, government data showed Sunday.
· Yi Wonju
Foreigners offload S. Korean stocks but net purchase ETFs this month: KRX
Foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month, the country's bourse operator said Sunday, while remaining net buyers of exchange-traded funds amid heightened market volatility.
· Yonhap
Hong Kong’s 5-year plan must focus on what the city does best
Integration, connectivity and contribution to the national economy are the city’s tried and tested ingredients of success
· Regina Ip
Hong Kong’s 5-year plan must focus on what the city does best
Integration, connectivity and contribution to the national economy are the city’s tried and tested ingredients of success
· Regina Ip
Foreigners offload S. Korean stocks but net purchase ETFs this month: KRX
SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month, the country's bourse operator said Sunday, while remaining net buyers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid heightened market volatility.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Tourism appeal adds to Australia’s edge in drawing mainland Chinese, Hong Kong homebuyers
Moderating prices and a relaxed lifestyle are among factors reinforcing Australia’s safe-haven appeal for foreign investors, agents say
· Cheryl Arcibal
Tourism appeal adds to Australia’s edge in drawing mainland Chinese, Hong Kong homebuyers
Moderating prices and a relaxed lifestyle are among factors reinforcing Australia’s safe-haven appeal for foreign investors, agents say
· Cheryl Arcibal
Welcome To Trillionistan; Don't Get Comfortable...
Authored by Peter C. Earle via The Daily Economy,
· Tyler Durden
S. Korea's per capita GDP estimated to reach US$39,000 in 2026, mark sharpest growth in 5 yrs
SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is expected to increase 7.6 percent from a year earlier in 2026 to around US$39,000, marking the biggest on-year gain in five years amid robust exports led by memory chips, local analysts said Sunday.
· Kang Yoon-seung